How to Develop Confident Mathematicians in the Early Years: A Guide for Practitioners and Parents

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Tony Cotton

How to Develop Confident Mathematicians in the Early Years

A Guide for Practitioners and Parents

Tony Cotton

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Routledge
24 October 2018

Pre-school & kindergarten; Primary & middle schools; Teaching skills & techniques; Teaching of a specific subject; Educational: Mathematics & numeracy

Showing how everyday experiences can be used to encourage early mathematical thinking, this book will help you to support young children’s mathematical development through play.

Developing Confident Mathematicians in the Early Years explains clearly the stages of mathematical development from birth to five years. It considers how practitioners and parents can create a mathematically rich environment and offers a wealth of practical activities and suggestions for adult–child interactions to enhance children’s mathematical learning. Features include:

60 activities, each covering a core area of mathematical experience – measurement, algebra, data handling, counting and calculation

clear explanations of the mathematics taking place in each activity and how this forms the foundation for mathematical learning in the future

practical suggestions for home learning and working in partnership with parents

links to the EYFS and National Curriculum.

Offering a rich source of ideas using everyday resources, this practical text will inspire practitioners and parents to nurture young children’s innate confidence and ability in mathematics.

By: Tony Cotton
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9780415792806
ISBN 10: 0415792800
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 24 October 2018
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tony Cotton taught mathematics in primary and secondary schools for 15 years before moving into teacher education. He became an independent consultant and full-time writer in 2012 but continues to train teachers around the world. He has written many books for teachers and learners of mathematics.